I've always adored WWI fighter planes, my favourite being the Fokker DR.I, followed very closely by the SE5a! Recently I too got to see the Fokker in action, because there was a historical Aircraft show here in Germany, not far from where I live. The sound alone gave me the shivers and to see the amazing maneouvers these things are able to fly was nothing short of spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing this, so I got to see them again^^
It was awesome being there and video barely captures a fraction of it. There were planes all over the sky, a ground battle re-enactment, the sound was awesome, fantastic atmosphere.
@Kahu1958 The only two remaining DR-1s were on display in Berlin and were destroyed by Allied bombing during WW2. I feel the best part of the collection, was the creation of Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale models in Welington. They are inexspensive and beautifully done.
@ChicaWolverina . I beleive they are all full size replicas, the originals were not big aircraft, check out the full size specs. wingspan is 23 ft 7 3/8 in (7.19 m) ...
No I don't think these planes were originals, although they do get some very rare originals at this airshow. There are some very good accurate replicas.
When the announcer says this is the first time in History since 1918 that this many Fokkers were in the air, well he's dead wrong. Frank Ryder's airshows in 1992 and 1994 in Alabama both had more tripes than this.
I love these planes but i'm sorry my mind is in the gutter: "Here come the Fokkers" "Meet the Fokkers" "Never since World War 1 have this many Fokkers been seen in the air together" lmfaooooooo
Great show Kiwis!!!
I've always adored WWI fighter planes, my favourite being the Fokker DR.I, followed very closely by the SE5a! Recently I too got to see the Fokker in action, because there was a historical Aircraft show here in Germany, not far from where I live. The sound alone gave me the shivers and to see the amazing maneouvers these things are able to fly was nothing short of spectacular. Thank you so much for sharing this, so I got to see them again^^
It was awesome being there and video barely captures a fraction of it. There were planes all over the sky, a ground battle re-enactment, the sound was awesome, fantastic atmosphere.
BEAUTIFUL aircraft
I love the seeing the scarf fluttering in the wind. It's like a scene taken right out of history. Great video!
I love it, never seen this before!!
Really great
Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing.
Even though most may not be orginals (were there any?) this video is just unbelievable.
Classic Fighters 2007, Easter airshow at Omaka Airfield near Blenheim New Zealand.
@Kahu1958 The only two remaining DR-1s were on display in Berlin and were destroyed by Allied bombing during WW2. I feel the best part of the collection, was the creation of Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale models in Welington. They are inexspensive and beautifully done.
@ChicaWolverina . I beleive they are all full size replicas, the originals were not big aircraft, check out the full size specs. wingspan is 23 ft 7 3/8 in (7.19 m) ...
This year the big Easter airshow is at Wanaka. Still South Island New Zealand. Should be a good show.
@sickbuffalo Except for the DR-1 replicas all of the 'Fokkers' in the "Blue Max" were WW2 de Havilland Tiger Moth Trainers.
No I don't think these planes were originals, although they do get some very rare originals at this airshow. There are some very good accurate replicas.
I can only write: beautiful!
Wow that's awesome :)
Easter Weekend 2009 I think.
my great uncle was a ace in ww1, shot down 16 planes i think
does anyone know if they have any shows like this in the US, particularly in the mid west
When the announcer says this is the first time in History since 1918 that this many Fokkers were in the air, well he's dead wrong. Frank Ryder's airshows in 1992 and 1994 in Alabama both had more tripes than this.
AWSOME!
Gunthersville?
Did'nt Howard Huges do something like this in 1929 ?
Neat!
Here come the Fokkers! What a statement! :)
oh i want to see real ww 1 airplane do some dogfight
not in computer animation like history channel dogfight does
I love these planes but i'm sorry my mind is in the gutter: "Here come the Fokkers" "Meet the Fokkers" "Never since World War 1 have this many Fokkers been seen in the air together" lmfaooooooo
I think they are modern radial engines. I don't think they're rotaries. They are reproduction Dr.1's, not original.
Rawr
Your video clip is great and I've rated it as awesome. Please check out mine on some 1914 cigarette cards of regimental uniforms through the ages.